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This is a great opportunity for a qualified counsellor to work as part of a team, and to make a valuable and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people aged 5-13.You will be working for Ormiston Families as part of the YOUnited partnership (Ormiston Families, Centre 33 and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust). YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for Children and Young People (CYP) in need of support with their mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13 with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.We are committed to a ‘Single Sessions Thinking’ (SST) approach as this has proved to be very successful (training will be provided). You will therefore provide a blend of first appointments using SST, alongside short-term therapeutic interventions. Most counselling sessions will be face-to-face in schools, whilst SST sessions are primarily online.You would be joining a supportive team where clinical supervision is provided.Successful candidates will:Be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered.Have a good understanding of the needs of CYP and their families aged 5-13.Have a minimum of 12 months of post-qualification experience working with this age group.Have a good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.The main office is in March, Cambridgeshire. Successful candidates, though, will work from home. An ability to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is essential.Salary: Circa £30,000 FTE (Pro-rata for PT)Base: Home-based, requiring daily travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.Part-time would be considered – Minimum of 21 hours per week.For further information and to apply please visit our Work With Us page via o